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Autism symptoms Checklist, Aspergers Syndrome (PDD): Impairment of Child Development and Social Interaction

Written by: Martin Winkler

First version: 22 Jul 2008. Latest version: 08 Oct 2008.

Abstract:
Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) refers to a group of disorders beginning in early childhood that cause severe impairment in social interaction and development of children.

Question:

What are Pervasive Developmental Disorders? Describe autism symptoms, aspergers syndrome

Answer:

Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) refers to a group of disorders beginning in early childhood that cause severe impairment in social interaction and development of children. They are characterized by:

Impairment of social interaction
Deficits of nonverbal and verbal communication (skills)
imaginative activity (lost in "dream worlds")
repetetive behaviours
limited number of activities or interests

We are aware of 5 disorders that are summarized in this class of disorders:

Asperger's Disorder
Severe and sustained impairment in soical interaction.
Development of restricted, repetitive paterns of behavior, interest and activities.
No clincially significant delays of language development
More.
Autistic Disorder

Markedly abnormal or impaired development in social interaction
Restricted repertoire in activity and interests
Usually noted within the first year of life

Childhood Disintegrative Disorder

Marked regression / decrease of skills in multple areas of functioning after a period of at least two years of apparently normal development

Rett's Disorder

Only affecting girls ! Specific and highly distinctive pattern of developmental regression after a period of normal functioning.

Pervasive Developmental Disorder not otherwise specified

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Sources, references: http://web4health.info/en/answers/source/child-pdd-what.htm



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